Catherine Ronseaux
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Cramant
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged for 82 months in the cellar; disgorged in April 2022. |
- Grand Cru Origin: Cramant, Côte des Blancs, chalky soils and sheltered microclimate
- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs with a clear and elegant character
- Method and ageing: bottle refermentation, 82 months on the lees, Brut dosage
- Tasting notes: fine perlage, citrus and mineral hints, fresh and lively flavour
- Serving and pairings: 6-8 °C, suitable for fish, shellfish, starters and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs A Cramant by Catherine Ronseaux expresses the absolute purity of Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour, enhanced by golden highlights and a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet reveals clear fruity aromas, enriched by lively citrus notes and deep mineral undertones. On the palate, it is fresh, vibrant and characterised by an elegant sip, ensuring an extremely precise tasting experience.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Cramant, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, one of the most renowned areas of Champagne. The vines benefit from excellent sun exposure and sink their roots into chalky soils, a fundamental element in imparting the typical mineral savouriness. The local microclimate is protected from cold winds thanks to the natural barrier provided by the Butte de Saran hill. This precious Grand Cru terroir offers the ideal conditions to ensure the grapes achieve perfect gustatory tension.
How it is produced
The secondary fermentation in the bottle follows the strict principles of the Traditional Method, essential in defining the identity and prestige of this sparkling wine. The wine undergoes a slow ageing in the cellar for eighty-two months, developing remarkable aromatic complexity without sacrificing its natural freshness. Finally, the Brut dosage ensures a dry and clean drink, perfectly balancing all the fruity nuances and mineral components of the grape variety.
History and Curiosities
Born in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, Catherine Ronseaux's Champagne Grand Cru expresses the excellence of Chardonnay grown on the prestigious chalky soils of Cramant. Sheltered from cold winds by the Butte de Saran, this unique terroir produces grapes of rare elegance. Crafted according to the strict traditional method, the wine rests for 82 months in the cellar, until disgorgement in April 2022. This lengthy maturation ennobles the 2016 harvest, giving the Blanc de Blancs a lively freshness and a complexity that pays homage to the region.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Catherine Ronseaux is based in Cramant. This small but charming village is nestled in the heart of the Côte de Blancs. Cramant enjoys a unique microclimate: in fact, Butte de Saran protects it from winds and very cold temperatures. The wines produced in this unique terroir are balanced with floral notes with exotic traits. The vineyards are sunlit most of the day and it is here, where the chalk outcrops, that the Chardonnay finds the ideal conditions to give its best. Read more
| Name | Catherine Ronseaux Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs A Cramant |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Catherine Ronseaux |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, Catherine Ronseaux's Champagne Grand Cru expresses the excellence of Chardonnay grown on the prestigious chalky soils of Cramant. Sheltered from cold winds by the Butte de Saran, this unique terroir produces grapes of rare elegance. Crafted according to the strict traditional method, the wine rests for 82 months in the cellar, until disgorgement in April 2022. This lengthy maturation ennobles the 2016 harvest, giving the Blanc de Blancs a lively freshness and a complexity that pays homage to the region. |
| Origin | Cramant, Côte des Blancs (Champagne, France) |
| Climate | Cool and cold climate, with a microclimate protected from winds and harsh temperatures |
| Soil composition | Chalky soils with chalk outcrops |
| Harvest | 2016 |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (bottle fermentation); aged for 82 months in the cellar; disgorged in April 2022; brut dosage. |
| Aging | Aged for 82 months in the cellar; disgorged in April 2022. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |